John Thune actually said...

"I think it is important that we do everything we can to provide U.S. businesses greater access to markets."

"If we do not grant Russia PNTR status, the second question is, do you see the disparity that exists today..."

"I think that is something that people across this country, particularly in farm country, get and want to make sure that we are doing our part."

"I have worked with some of my colleagues on this Committee to develop a program that sort of fits within those parameters I mentioned that is more timely delivered and easier to administer."